Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying in Doha and Cairo

The talks between Hamas. However, Israel for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took new momentum, according to sources close to the Palestinian terrorist movement interviewed by the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat. These discussions. Therefore, carried out simultaneously in Cairo and Doha, could be the most serious to date, carried by a growing will of the United States to reach an agreement.

A momentum to grasp

Current negotiations focus on developing a common proposal. Nevertheless, certain details to be finalized during indirect talks provided in Cairo or Doha. Nevertheless, According to Hamas sources. Furthermore, it is still premature to speak of an imminent breakthrough which could lead to an agreement next week. Similarly, A possible temporary ceasefire may require two to three additional weeks to materialize. Moreover, The spokesman for the Ministry of negotiations ceasefire gaza intensifying doha Foreign Affairs Qatari. Meanwhile, Majed Al-Ansari, stressed the urgency of the situation in a declaration to AFP: “If we do not seize this opportunity and the current momentum, it will be a new missed opportunity, like so many others in the past. Furthermore, We don’t want it to happen again. This declaration comes as mediators try to capitalize on the recent truce between Iran. Israel to revive peace efforts in Gaza.

Towards an interim agreement?

Hamas sources indicate that an interim agreement could be in sight, providing for a cease-fire for a fixed period. This agreement would be inspired by a previous proposal attributed to the American emissary Steve Witkoff. who provided a truce of 60 days, but with significant adjustments. Among the points under discussion are guarantees for a lasting cease-fire throughout the agreed period. as well as the complete implementation of an already negotiated negotiations ceasefire gaza intensifying doha humanitarian protocol. “On these two points. progress has been made in discussions with the main mediators, Egypt and Qatar, as well as with the United States through other intermediaries, including businessmen,” said sources. However, a major obstacle persists: the Israeli response to proposals. According to Hamas, the government of Benjamin Netanyahu shows a lack of real commitment to advance towards a real agreement. The sources confirm that the overall proposal presented by the movement remains at the heart of current discussions in Doha. Cairo.

Internal. regional discussions

At the same time, internal meetings between Palestinian factions, as well as between these factions and Egyptian officials, were held in Cairo. These exchanges relate to the means of ensuring the success of an agreement that meets the Palestinian requirements: the end of the war. the lifting of the blockade, the complete withdrawal of the Israeli Gaza forces and negotiations ceasefire gaza intensifying doha the reconstruction of the territory. Regarding Donald Trump’s statements on the possibility of an agreement in the coming week. Hamas sources remain cautious: “If there is a real American intention to force Israel to an agreement guaranteeing the end of the war and the withdrawal of Gaza, the opportunity is there. But if the Trump administration adopts the Israeli narrative. continues to dodge, it means that we are not close to an agreement. »»

Fear of an imposed agreement

Some sources within Hamas warn against attempts to impose. a new agreement without prior coordination with the movement. They believe that such an approach could have “serious consequences”. Questioned by Asharq al-Awsat on this concept of agreement imposed. the sources explain: “The United States envisages a transaction which would force Hamas and Israel to accept a global agreement, not limited to Gaza, but encompassing the whole region negotiations ceasefire gaza intensifying doha after the war with Iran. However. they insist that such an agreement could not lead without real consensus with the management of Hamas, the only one authorized to decide on the release of Israeli hostages.

Persistent obstacles

Hamas’ sources point out that the main obstacle remains the position of Israel. accused of being able to “fail at any time” the progress made, as it would have done several times in the past by violating commitments on essential points. For the movement. the most realistic solution at this stage would be a partial agreement, although some mediators evoke an American desire to promote a broader agreement. The latter recall that any initiative of this type will require the agreement of the management of Hamas.